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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.31, 943.30 and 615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.31, 943.30 and 615.30 is: 917.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.31 : 943.30 = 615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.31/943.30 = 615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.31x = 943.30 × 615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.31x = 580,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,412.49/632.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.92

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